The Salt Lake City law firm of Parsons Behle & Latimer has hired 31 attorneys from Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough. Now with more than 180 attorneys, the move makes Parsons one of the largest law firms in the Intermountain West. Parsons also announced that it has opened a new full-service office in Park City, Utah, bringing its total to eight offices in the Intermountain Region.
In late 2021, in response to the evolving business and legal markets in Salt Lake City, including the entry of several national and international law firms, Jones Waldo’s management team and Parsons’ leadership began discussions regarding Jones Waldo’s future and the possibility of its attorneys joining Parsons. The announcement from Parsons said the move is not a merger or an acquisition, but that the majority of Jones Waldo’s attorneys have now moved to Parsons.
“Today is a historic day for Parsons Behle & Latimer. We are beyond pleased to welcome this group of highly talented and respected attorneys and their clients to the firm,” said Shawn C. Ferrin, Parsons CEO and chairperson. “This move represents a melding of two cultures very similar in history, community involvement, values and dedication to diversity while reinforcing Parsons’ plan for strategic, intelligent growth and an increased presence in the Intermountain Region to further serve our clients’ needs.”
“Recognizing the changes taking place in our market, Jones Waldo leadership took the proactive approach to best position its attorneys and clients. By joining Parsons Behle & Latimer, we can offer our clients enhanced client services and expertise as well as a deeper bench of attorneys,” said former Jones Waldo President Nathan D. Thomas.” Both Jones Waldo and Parsons have been leading firms in the Utah legal market and we are confident that our attorneys joining this firm will mean greater opportunity and a brighter future for all of us.”